Germany U21 v Czech Republic U21 – U21 Euros, 18th June

Germany’s youth get a chance to shine in this opener, but the squad has been weakened a little bit as Joachim Low has taken some of the U21 talent to the Confederations Cup with him. There two nations were paired up in the 2015 edition of the tournament and they shared a 1-1 draw, which ended the Czech Republic’s campaign. Will the young Germans be able to get an early advantage on the board? Germany are 4/6 for the win, with the draw at 3/1 and the Czech Republic at 4/1.

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Germany U21 v Czech Republic U21 Betting Tips

Two years ago then, these two played out a 1-1 draw in the group stage and that was enough to send the Czech’s packing. In general Germany have had the upper hand against the Czech’s in U21 European Championships and even though they tied last time, the draw was enough to get Germany through to the next round. Germany have won four of their eight competitive fixtures in a commanding W4 D3 L1 record against the Czech’s at this level. In that sequence of games, Germany have scored 11 to the Czech Republic’s six. Germany to win to nil at bet365 is a price of 13/8. Some of the top German U21 stars are with the senior side at the Confederations Cup, but they have goal scoring machine Davie Selke at 11/8 in the anytime goalscorer market.

Germany were the top scorers in qualification and they won all ten of their qualification games, the only side to reach the finals having done so. They finished eight points clear of second placed Austria. Powerful stuff then and because of their immense costing power, over 2.5 goals at bet365 is a 5/6 punt if they bring their shooting boots to the party. The Czech’s did win their qualification group easily enough as well and they had Patrik Schick, who was the top outright goal scorer in qualification with ten goals in nine games. Schick is a quote of 9/4 in the anytime goalscorer market and both teams to score at bet365 is a quote of 10/11. The Czech’s won this tournament in 2002 with the likes of Petr Cech and Milan Baros, and finished in the top four twice and went home after the group stage twice in their other four appearances.

Who will win – Germany U21 v Czech Republic U21 Predictions

Germany to win: The young Germans shouldn’t miss some of their top players early in the tournament but it may catch up to them down the line. They can win this opener against an average Czech side and a Germany to win and over 2.5 goals bet looks value.

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* All mentioned odds were valid at the time of writing. Betting odds are subject to fluctuations. Please check the current odds with the respective bookmaker!